JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (June 1, 2022) Cmdr. Steven Whitworth, commanding officer of the Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), speaks with Rear Adm. Yahya M. Al-Assiri, western fleet commander of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, aboard the ship while pierside in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, June 1, 2022. Sioux City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anita Chebahtah)